Have you had a chance to look at our amazing line-up of pre-orders yet? Here's a wee glimpse of what's to come over the next few months... the weather seems to be warming up for books & more books! (For a look at the rest of the year, follow this link! www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.com/collections/...)
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It's a muggy old Wednesday outside but inside we are open until 7pm tonight so if you have a need to run in to get a quick book or card come on in!!
Happy Wednesday! We are very lucky to get lots of signed books in our shop, and we've got a great selection in at the moment - these aren't even all of them! Have a look at our website's Pre-Order section for upcoming special editions and signed copies!
We're open until 5 today so come have a look!
The Easter break may be over now, but all the flowers and trees are finally blooming bright - and so are our book shelves! Come along and stay dry before the heavens open up (again!), you might discover a new read or two... as well as our ongoing Loyalty Scheme! #ChooseBookshops
@callummcsorley.bsky.social, author behind Squeaky Clean, is visiting Linlithgow for the first time to discuss his explosive new novel, Rat Race! Come hear from one of the best new voices in Scottish crime writing about his process, his darkly humorous characters, & more: tinyurl.com/CallumMcSorley
β οΈLost glove alert!β οΈ If you dropped your glove at the bookshop this afternoon, please pop back in to pick it up, we're keeping it safe for you at the till.
Today marks 20 years since the death of the brilliant Muriel Spark. Why not pick up a copy of the new biography by James Bailey, just out - or one of the classics by the author herself? #choosebookshops #shoplocal #linlithgowhighstreet
Anyone else been gripped by the golf this weekend? Well done Rory! Whether you're a golfer, a would-be beginner, or an armchair expert, we have all the golfing books you need! #choosebookshops #shoplinlithgow #shoplocal
If you're looking for something to do today with this unusual weather we're having why not come down and have a look at our nature books whether you just want to relax with a good book or you want to get your hands dirty with some gardening we've got what you need! We're open 9:30-5:00 today!
Come check out our magic faraway tree window display and get away from this not so nice weather, We're open 12:00-4:00 today!
A very belated post to say we're OPEN! On such a beautiful, sunny Saturday what better place to be than the cosy bookshop? It may feel like the arctic out there, but it's lovely and warm in here, so come and have a browse: open til 5pm today! #choosebookshops #shoplocal
We've got some wonderful books that are perfect to read throughout the spring season and the lovely sunny weather today, as well as some beautiful spring decorations! We're open until 5 today, so come along and have a look around the shop!
#linlithgow #shoplocal #choosebookshops
And we are open again! Back to normal as of today, we hope everyone had a wonderful Easter full of celebrations, chocolate and snow!
We've still got our Easter Egg decorating competition running, and we've got Lottie Brooks Day happening this Friday, so plenty going on at the bookshop!
Good Morning! We're open as usual today until 5pm and we've still got our egg-cellent #Easter egg decorating competition happening, collect your entry form today - every completed egg gets an activity pack as a prize!
*Please note we're CLOSED Easter Sunday and Monday
Next week, celebrated author @reversediorama.bsky.social is returning to Linlithgow to launch his brand new novel, Boyhood! It's his most autobiographical work yet, a mind-blowing literary trip which will grip you from the start. DON'T miss this one!: tinyurl.com/DavidKeenan
@orionbooks.bsky.social
The Easter holidays are a-go and we've got an entire plethora of wonderful decorations, books & cards if you're still trying to organise! We've also got a cracking activity running for the wee ones... hop on over with your Easter egg design before Friday and you'll get a fun-filled goodie bag!
If you're looking for something fun for your kids to do over the easter holidays come down, get them an easter egg colouring sheet. Hand in finished easter eggs and they will get a activity pack filled with goodies. If handed in before Friday they will get to see there own art work in our window.
The Magic Faraway Tree movie is finally out in cinemas! Come on in and check out the original books to refresh your mind with these classic stories.
We are open 12 to 4.
We're goin' up, up, up with these K-Pop books! If you're done hiding too, do come along to the shop - you know together we're glowing and we're open till 5pm today! #choosebookshops #shoplocal #shoplinlithgow
We're looking forward to welcoming Callum McSorley to Linlithgow for the first time to talk about his brand new novel, Rat Race! Come along to hear from one of the best new voices in Scottish crime writing about his process, his incredible characters, and more: tinyurl.com/FFTMCCallumM...
It's the last Wednesday of March, the sun is (finally!) shining and we are open until late tonight - so why not come down for a piece of Springtime loveliness? We're all stocked up on Easter goodies, along with wonderful new stationery and fantastic new titles! Bounce on down... #ChooseBookshops
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Boyhood is out soon, meaning @reversediorama.bsky.social's long-awaited return to Linlithgow is near! This is his most personal book, and his best work yet, so join us in The Burgh Halls on 9th April for a little bit of magic and mayhem, and an event you don't want to miss: tinyurl.com/DavidKeenan
Rumour says that Nessie has been trying to bask in some of that glorious Spring sunshine out at Loch Ness! If you're heading that way soon, we've got practically everything you need to become a Loch Ness Monster expert in no time at all (and spot her in her sunglasses!) We'll be open until 5 today!
It's another lovely day in the best place to live in Scotland, and we have lots of lovely new books in store for you! We're open till 5pm today - remember to ask about our loyalty scheme and our kids' reading challenge too!
#linlithgow #choosebookshops #shoplocal
Just a week away from the Easter holidays and we have tonnes of fantastic Easter kids books, cards and gifts for you to check out!
We are open from 12-4.
Happy Saturday folks! The sun is shining, the birds are singing & there are multiple craft fairs happening in our fair town Linlithgow today: the perfect reason to enjoy the High Street & everything else on offer in officially The Best Place To Live In Scotland! #ChooseBookshops #Linlithgow
Today is the spring equinox, which means the winter is officially over, and the weather definitely knows it! The sun is shining, and we have a great selection of books and notebooks in! We're open until 5pm today, so come along and see what you can find!
#linlithgow #choosebookshops #shoplocal
Have you heard about our loyalty card scheme? It's super simple: you get a stamp for every book you buy, and once you've collected 10 you'll get Β£9.99 off your next purchase! If you're a regular customer, and you don't already have a loyalty card, be sure to ask next time you pop in!
AAAAAAAAH! Watch out everybody - they're here!! The Megalomaniacs have invaded Linlithgow and takeover is IMMINENT! You might be safe(r) if you arm yourself with the knowledge found in this wonderful new series by the BRILLIANT Bunny vs Monkey author @jamiesmart.bsky.social! #ChooseBookshops